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WorksheetsGCSE D&T Unit 6 - Selection and Reinforcement of Timbers
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is meant by the term aesthetic?
a)
The way something looks
b)
The size of something
c)
The smell of something <br />
2.
What does the term form mean in relation to timber?
a)
The smell of the timber
b)
The appearance of the timber
c)
The physical make up of timber<br />
3.
What does the term texture mean in relation to timber?
a)
The density and the closed or openness of the grain
b)
The colour that the timber looks
c)
The weight of the timber
4.
What would be a benefit of creating an engineered timber?
a)
The colour may look more aesthetically pleasing
b)
The timber may have a greater strength and stability
c)
The timber will last a shorted amount of time
5.
Which of the following is an organisation that supports sustainable forest management and timber production?
a)
FSC
b)
FCS
c)
CSF
6.
If a timber is manipulated to grow faster, it is an example of?
a)
More Sunlight
b)
Water Fasting
c)
Genetic Engineering
7.
Seasoning timber reduces its moisture content, true or false?
a)
true
b)
false
8.
Which of the following is NOT a method of seasoning?
a)
Air
b)
Kiln
c)
Water
9.
Upcycling is often used as a way of reusing old products, which product would NOT be a good product to upcycle?
a)
An antique piece of furniture
b)
Pallets
c)
Crates
10.
Designers have a responsibility to consider many factors when designing and making a product. They should:
a)
Try to make the most money possible
b)
Use as many materials as possible
c)
Avoid causing offence
11.
What does the term built in obsolescence mean?
a)
The product will last less than a month
b)
The product will only last for a set amount of time
c)
The product will last forever<br />
12.
Which of the following is NOT a fault found in timber?
a)
Bowing
b)
Splitting/Cracking
c)
Springing
d)
Varnishing
e)
Twisting<br />
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